David Beresford Pratt

Names: Pratt, David Beresford

In summary: From his schooling days he showed both anti-social behaviour and some signs of a neurotic disorder. He was nevertheless a brilliant student at King Edward VII

From his schooling days he showed both anti-social behaviour and some signs of a neurotic disorder. He was nevertheless a brilliant student at King Edward VII Boys’ High School in Johannesburg. He went to study in Cambridge University in London where he obtained a B.A degree with honours and qualified as a chartered accountant.

References

  • Potgieter, D.J. (ed)(1970). Standard Encyclopedia of Southern Africa, Cape Town: National Commercial Printers, pp 572-73.